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FL53 EPK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,735 mi
Last recorded116,735 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 EPK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 116,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper detached at the sides but still secure.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside axle mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 116,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Defective lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Badly split (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper detached at the sides but still secure.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside axle mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 102,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,797 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,015 miles

both front drop links rubbers perrished

front springs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 80,518 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,405 miles

Both head lamps faded. Light output ok this time

Child seat fitted Nearside rear when tested

Corrosion noted to Nearside rear brake pipe feeding wheel cylinder

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracking perished

Rust/Corrosion to Offside and Nearside front strut turret

Water in Nearside rear lamp unit

Fail 11 Oct 2017 79,405 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both head lamps faded. Light output ok this time

Child seat fitted Nearside rear when tested

Corrosion noted to Nearside rear brake pipe feeding wheel cylinder

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracking perished

Rust/Corrosion to Offside and Nearside front strut turret

Water in Nearside rear lamp unit

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking

corrosion to brake pipes in general

Fail 12 Oct 2016 76,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracking

corrosion to brake pipes in general

Pass 19 Oct 2015 73,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,427 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 68,609 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,614 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 65,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,280 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,158 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 53,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,752 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,809 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 19,354 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,354 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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FL53 EPK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL53 EPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FL53 EPK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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